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1807/03/26

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Threlkeld re: arboriculture, tree planting and forwarding seeds

Discusses arboriculture and tree planting. Also forwards seeds. With a spray of leaves and three pecan nuts said to have been collected from the trees grown from the seeds originally enclosed.

GLC04888

1787, 1788, 1794/05/21

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Book signed

Title: A Defence of the Constitutions of the government of the United States...[1st ed]

First Edition. Vols. 1-2 issued 1787; vol. 3 issued 1788. Each volume inscribed by Adams to the famous French diplomat Charles M. Talleyrand, who in turn gave them to someone else. In this work, Adams forcibly states the principles on which he perceived the United States to be founded. The book was popular and went through numerous editions. Later, Adams' detractors sought to find in it a hidden desire for a monarchy. In 1788 Adams extended this work by publishing two additional volumes in London. Howes a60. Sabin 233. Evans 20176. DAB 1: 76. USE WITH CARE: volumes have chemical odor;…

GLC04878

1807/09/01

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

With separate (disconjugate) address leaf. Also discusses Jefferson Administration as "Monarchical, anti-Republican government;" the debates in 1776; the possibility of war, and his interest in the outcome of Aaron Burr's treason trial.

GLC04879

1801/04/21

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson re: politics, Hamilton's envy

Docketed by Thomas Jefferson ("Burr Aaron. N. York Apr.21.1801") at top of verso. Burr concludes his letter on politics that "Hamilton seems to be literally mad with spleen and envy and disappointment -- as far as I can yet judge, his efforts are perfectly impotent."

GLC04882

1842/08/29

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert M. Patterson re: thanks for new electrotype, improving art of coining

Brief thank-you note, written in a shaky hand.

GLC04990

1938/06/01

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Document signed

Title: Presidential veto of "act to incorporate Mount Olive Cemetery Co."

Presidential veto of "act to incorporate Mount Olive Cemetery Co." because it would exempt them from paying for public improvements. Originally pasted overall on an piece of light cardboard containing election ephemera for Vincent L. Palmisano. (According to conservator SD 7/96, backing cannot be removed without damage to typewritten text: returned without treatment.)

GLC04994

1800/11/22

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Pickney re: uncertain results of Presidential election of 1800

With free frank. Marshall hopes for election of Federal delegates in the vote for president.

GLC04996

1895/12/09

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Document signed

Title: Appointment of Rufus W. Peckham as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Counter-signed by Judson Harmon.

GLC05085.01

1807/10/30

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses the "outrage on the frigate Chesapeake" and America's political response to it. Also comments on a good agricultural growing season and the shipment and order of various goods. Jarvis was the United States charge d'affaires and consul to Portugal.

GLC05101

1864/04 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table. Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0410

1863/12 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "6." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "December 1863." Photographed as major general, half-length seated view, facing right. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photogaphic Negative at Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0404

1863 ca.

Barr & Young (photographer)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Similar to 406. Imprint on recto "Maj. Gen. U.S.Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1863, by Barr & Young, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of Ohio." Photographers imprint on verso: "Barr & Young, Army Photographers, Palace of Art, Vicksburg, Mississippi."

GLC05111.02.0407

1864/02 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated view, facing right, holding cigar. Same image as 409. Graphite inscription on verso "#57" "U.S.Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums." Photographers imprint on label on verso "'Specialite.' Selby & McCauley, Photograph Album & Carte de Visite Depot, No. 36 West Baltimore Street."

GLC05111.02.0408

1864/02 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated view, facing right, holding cigar. Same image as 408. Graphite inscription on verso "5." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "Knoxville, Tenn. February, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, new York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0409

1865/08/01

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, post-war, vignette bust portrait. Imprint on recto "Lieut. General U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner, Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Galleries 511 Seventh Street and 332 Pennsylvania Av. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington D.C." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0421

1865 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, seated, holding cigar, looking to the right. Imprint on recto "Lieut. General U.S. Grant. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1865, by A. Gardner, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner, Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Galleries 511 Seventh Street and 332 Pennsylvania Av. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0424

1868/06/05

Burnham, T.R., fl. 1865-1868

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As four star general, seated, leaning on table. Imprint on recto "Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. Photographed by T.R. Burnham, 351 Washington St., Boston, in Washington D.C., June 5th, 1868. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by T.R. Burnham, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts." Graphite inscription on verso "65-." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Ward & Son, Publishers 125 Washington St Boston Mass."

GLC05111.02.0434

1864/04 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length view, seated facing left. Graphite inscription on verso "9." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant Lieut Gen U.S.A." "Apr 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0411

1864/04 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, standing 3/4 length view. Graphite inscription on verso "7." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "Wash. Apr. 64." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0417

1865 ca.

Nichols & Howard

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, standing in dress uniform. Shows Grant in full dress uniform, wearing sword and sash with his right hand resting on a table. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1865, by Nichols & Howard, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Nichols & Howard, Photographers, 60 North Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo."

GLC05111.02.0427

1865 ca.

Nichols & Howard

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette bust view, facing slightly right. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1865, by . . ." Photographers imprint on verso: "Nichols & Howard, Photographers, 60 North Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo."

GLC05111.02.0428